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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.69 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.69 and 142.35 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.69 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.69 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.69 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 40,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097.86/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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